In a major boost to road safety in the Heathcote electorate and across New South Wales, the Minns Labor Government is investing $230 million towards 83 targeted safety upgrades across the state, to tackle high-risk locations and help save lives.
The next stage of the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program is delivering practical improvements on state roads which are designed to reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes.
These safety upgrades will deliver important road infrastructure at locations identified to be high-risk that the community has long called for. This includes safety barriers, rumble strips, shoulder widening, upgraded intersections and new and improved pedestrian crossings.
The 83 funded projects span both metropolitan and regional NSW, focusing on high-risk locations, known crash hotspots and key transport routes.
The investment is part of a $2.8 billion commitment over four years for road safety in the 2026-27 NSW Budget, with 62 per cent of road safety funding in 2026-27 to go to regional areas.
For the electorate of Heathcote, this means:
· $510,000 for Road safety barrier installation on McKell Avenue, Royal National Park;
· $505,000 for Road safety barrier installation on Lady Wakehurst Drive, Royal National Park;
· $497,000 for Road safety barrier installation on Audley Road near Audley Weir, Royal National Park; and
· $434,000 for Road safety barrier installation and motorcycle protection on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, Royal National Park.
For more information on the Towards Zero Safer Roads Program, go here: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/towards-zero-safer-roads-program.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison:
“Every life lost on our roads is one too many. These targeted upgrades are about making high-risk areas safer and helping more people get home to their loved ones.
We're investing in practical safety improvements where they'll have the greatest impact, reducing the risk of serious crashes and saving lives across NSW.
From safety barriers and safer intersections to better pedestrian crossings, these 83 upgrades are focused on preventing crashes before they happen and reducing the severity when they do.
The $2.8 billion investment from the Minns Labor Government in the recent Budget reflects our commitment to the Towards Zero vision, and to making roads across the state, safer for everyone who uses them.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart MP:
“This $230 million investment by the Minns Labor Government targeting road‑safety upgrades is a major boost for communities across NSW, including here in the Heathcote electorate.
I’m pleased to see significant funding now committed to high‑risk locations. These upgrades will help reduce serious crashes and save lives.”
MEDIA:
Lachlan Wilkinson | Maryanne Stuart MP | 9548 0144
